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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.52, 1,491.71 and 720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.52, 1,491.71 and 720.96 is: 1,082.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.52 : 1,491.71 = 720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.52/1,491.71 = 720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.52x = 1,491.71 × 720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.52x = 1,075,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,463.24/993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.48

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